Peridot Gemstone Buying Guide

WHAT IS PERIDOT?

Peridot is a type of Olivine mineral. This gemstone comes in a variety of colors, mainly a light green to olive green color. It can have a huge variety of color intensities throughout it. Normally the more deep olive green color Peridot has, the higher value it has. The lighter the colors of the gemstone, the less value it will have.

Chemical Structure: (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Hardness: 6.5 - 7

Luster: Vitreous

Mineral Class: Olivine

ARE PERIDOT GEMSTONES EXPENSIVE? WHAT MAKES IT VALUABLE?

They definitely can be. It depends on the color, the cut and the size of the gemstone. The deeper the olive color, the higher the value of the gemstone. The lighter the color, the less valuable it is.

HOW HARD IS PERIDOT?

Peridot rates 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale. Because of the hardness, it is very popular to be worn in all types of jewelry.

WHERE IS PERIDOT MINED AND FOUND IN THE WORLD? IS IT RARE?

Peridot is a gemstone that can be found all over the world. The main sources for Peridot and where they are mined are Pakistan, Burma, Afghanistan, China, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and the United States. In the United States, you can find it in the state of Arizona. Because it is found in many areas of the world, it would not be considered a rare gemstone.

WHERE IS PERIDOT FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES?

You can find Peridot in Arizona. Specifically the Mesa and Buell Park areas of the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona, it can be found.

WHAT ARE PERIDOT USED FOR? CAN YOU WEAR PERIDOT?

Peridot is commonly used in jewelry. Because of the hardness, they can be used in all sorts of jewelry including rings, pendants, necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Because of the affordability of the gemstone, it is very popular among all ages to wear.

IS PERIDOT A BIRTHSTONE?

Yes, this is the birthstone for August.

CAN PERIDOT BE TUMBLED?

Yes, tumbling this gemstone is very popular due to the low cost. This is mainly done to form beads and cabochons, which are then used in jewelry.

WHEN WAS PERIDOT DISCOVERED?

Peridot is one of the oldest gemstones, dating back to 1500 BC. This gemstone has dated back to times in Egypt and is widely believed that the famous Cleopatra wore them when she ruled.

WHERE CAN YOU BUY PERIDOT?

Because this is a very common gemstone, you can find it at almost any jeweler or online store anywhere in the world.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF PERIDOT?

This gemstone symbolizing strength. 

Here at Moriarty's Gem Art we have a large selection of Peridot Gemstones, Rings and Pendants / Necklaces.